Shame On Me
Amanda Blank Lyrics


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Now I ain't marching anymore
Got my head up to the wall
'Cause I can't hear you whine
Fingers and my feet are selling cheap
Just to keep you mine

You're so big, one step ahead
Said less than zero
No one's hero better left for dead
No one to blame but me for this mess
I made is what you said

Shame on me, shame on me
I believed this was so easy
No one sees you're so pleased
To put the blame on me, it's all on me

I can't stay on the tracks
Discipline is what we lack
But you ain't stopping me again
Don't know if you understand
You made me drop, I have to end it
Hollywood, don't know where to go

Little girl abandoned, left me stranded
And now I'm on my own
It feels so fake but looks so real
Feed the devil, make a deal
Brought us in, how does it feel
To know you sold your soul?

Shame on me, shame on me
I believed it was so easy
No one sees you're so pleased
To put the blame on me, it's all on me

Lost my way, I've come unhinged
Low on strength, I'm on the fringe
I'm on the edge and tipping it
You tell me not to meddle
If there is no end to settle it

You're so big, one step ahead
Said you're less than zero
No one's hero, better left for dead
No one to blame but me for this mess
I made is what you said

Shame on me, shame on me
I believed it was so easy
No one sees you're so pleased
To put the blame on me, it's all on me

Take my heart to heaven

You got the Hollywood flow
And now I'm on my own
It feels so fake but looks so real
Feed the devil, make a deal
Brought us in, how does it feel
To know you sold your soul?

Shame on me, shame on me
I believed it was so easy




No one sees you're so pleased
To put the blame on me, it's all on me

Overall Meaning

The song 'Shame on Me' by Amanda Blank is a reflection of a failed relationship in which one person blames herself for trusting and getting involved with the wrong person who sold his soul for a taste of fleeting fame and success. The persona confesses that she can no longer stay on the same path with this person who lacks discipline and constantly blames her for their problems. She is disillusioned by the false reality of the Hollywood lifestyle that is filled with superficiality and fakeness yet can be so tempting. She feels like a little girl abandoned and left to fend for herself, losing her grip and coming unhinged. Despite this, she believes that ultimate responsibility for the situation lies with her for believing that it was so easy to live this way.


The chorus of the song, 'Shame on me, shame on me, I believed it was so easy', is a repeated reminder of her misplaced belief in her relationship and lifestyle choices. Through the lyrics, Amanda Blank presents a vivid picture of the harsh realities of living in the world of Hollywood and the entertainment industry, the temptations, and the dire consequences that come with it. However, the persona vows to take her heart to heaven, symbolizing her desire for self-redemption from the damaging effects of a toxic and unfulfilling relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Now I ain't marching anymore
I'm no longer going along with this, I'm done.


Got my head up to the wall
I'm frustrated and stuck, I don't know what to do.


'Cause I can't hear you whine
I can't handle your complaining anymore.


Fingers and my feet are selling cheap
I'm sacrificing everything to keep you happy.


Just to keep you mine
I'm doing whatever it takes to stay in this relationship.


You're so big, one step ahead
You have all the power in this relationship.


Said less than zero
You don't care about anything or anyone.


No one's hero better left for dead
You're not a hero, you're not even worth saving.


No one to blame but me for this mess
I'm the only one responsible for this mess of a relationship.


I made is what you said
You're blaming me for everything that's gone wrong.


Shame on me, shame on me
I'm feeling guilty for believing this was going to work out.


I believed this was so easy
I was naive, thinking a relationship could be easy.


No one sees you're so pleased
You're secretly happy that I'm struggling.


To put the blame on me, it's all on me
You're making me feel like everything is my fault.


I can't stay on the tracks
I can't stay on this path, this relationship isn't working.


Discipline is what we lack
We need to work harder to make this relationship work.


But you ain't stopping me again
You won't have control over me anymore.


Don't know if you understand
I don't know if you're aware of the damage you're doing.


You made me drop, I have to end it
You've pushed me to my breaking point, I have to walk away.


Hollywood, don't know where to go
I'm lost, I don't know what direction to take.


Little girl abandoned, left me stranded
You've left me alone and vulnerable.


And now I'm on my own
I have to figure this out by myself.


It feels so fake but looks so real
Our relationship seemed real, but it wasn't.


Feed the devil, make a deal
You made a sacrifice to achieve your own goals.


Brought us in, how does it feel
You got us into this mess, are you happy now?


To know you sold your soul?
Did you realize what you were giving up to get what you wanted?


Lost my way, I've come unhinged
I'm lost and losing control.


Low on strength, I'm on the fringe
I'm weak and close to breaking.


I'm on the edge and tipping it
I'm at my breaking point and about to walk away.


You tell me not to meddle
You're trying to control me, telling me what to do.


If there is no end to settle it
If there's no resolution, what's the point?


Take my heart to heaven
I want to be in a better place, a better relationship.


You got the Hollywood flow
You have power and control over me.


Shame on me, shame on me
I'm feeling guilty for believing in this relationship.


I believed it was so easy
I was naive, thinking relationships could be easy.


No one sees you're so pleased
You're secretly happy that I'm struggling.


To put the blame on me, it's all on me
You're making me feel like everything is my fault.




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Comments from YouTube:

Sarah Groleau

still listening to this nearly 15 yrs later !!!

Garret Garrison

Don't where you've gone Amanda but we need you back. Your an Excellent artist and I hope you continue to inspire people. Give those haters what they deserve and come out on top, I believe in you.

Holly R

she's back! just singing now instead of rapping :( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYB4abYrFVE i'd rather hear her rapping but just glad she's back in any way, shape, or form! plus she has a great vibe

jayden allure

she should’ve been huge so talented i remember her when i was like 12 😅 im 24 now

NightcoreChannel25 23

I was like very little when I heard this at now I'm 19 still listening to it 😭 I hate how I can't find this song anywhere but here I love it sm ❤

key4us2c

I'd like to comment, but this song speaks for itself, and says it all!

Sadie Thatcher

I love this song I dance to it all the time nice job Amanda!!:):):):) P.s. I first heard this song in American eagle!

to0nstyle

wow i usually hate this kind of music but this song is DOPE.

rejespo

it causes me goose bumps :D LOVE IT

Atzenkalle

Cool song! Shes great!

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